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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,259.84 and 254.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,259.84 and 254.96 is: 382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,259.84 = 254.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,259.84 = 254.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,259.84 × 254.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 321,208.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,208.81/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.36

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