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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,260.18 and 262.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,260.18 and 262.78 is: 394.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,260.18 = 262.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,260.18 = 262.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,260.18 × 262.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 331,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,150.10/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.21

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