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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,260.16 and 377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,260.16 and 377.70 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,260.16 = 377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,260.16 = 377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,260.16 × 377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 475,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,962.43/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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