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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.07, 1,260.26 and 353.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.07, 1,260.26 and 353.17 is: 529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.07 : 1,260.26 = 353.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.07/1,260.26 = 353.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.07x = 1,260.26 × 353.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.07x = 445,086.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,086.02/840.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.82

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