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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.06, 1,260.34 and 377.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.06, 1,260.34 and 377.98 is: 567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.06 : 1,260.34 = 377.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.06/1,260.34 = 377.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.06x = 1,260.34 × 377.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.06x = 476,383.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,383.31/840.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.08

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