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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,259.33 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,259.33 and 352.80 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,259.33 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,259.33 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,259.33 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 444,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,289.86/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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