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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.07, 1,260.06 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.07, 1,260.06 and 255.04 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.07 : 1,260.06 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.07/1,260.06 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.07x = 1,260.06 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.07x = 321,365.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,365.06/840.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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