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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.05, 1,260.08 and 292.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.05, 1,260.08 and 292.23 is: 438.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.05 : 1,260.08 = 292.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.05/1,260.08 = 292.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.05x = 1,260.08 × 292.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.05x = 368,231.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,231.72/840.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.35

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