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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.02, 1,260.67 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.02, 1,260.67 and 353.46 is: 530.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.02 : 1,260.67 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.02/1,260.67 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.02x = 1,260.67 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.02x = 445,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,596.42/840.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.46

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