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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.07, 1,260.16 and 353.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.07, 1,260.16 and 353.16 is: 529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.07 : 1,260.16 = 353.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.07/1,260.16 = 353.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.07x = 1,260.16 × 353.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.07x = 445,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,037.22/840.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.76

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