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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.04, 1,260.22 and 327

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.04, 1,260.22 and 327 is: 490.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.04 : 1,260.22 = 327 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.04/1,260.22 = 327/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.04x = 1,260.22 × 327
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.04x = 412,091.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,091.94/840.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.56

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