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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.03, 1,260.18 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.03, 1,260.18 and 292.23 is: 438.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.03 : 1,260.18 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.03/1,260.18 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.03x = 1,260.18 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.03x = 368,262.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,262.40/840.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.39

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