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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.08, 1,260.24 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.08, 1,260.24 and 263 is: 394.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.08 : 1,260.24 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.08/1,260.24 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.08x = 1,260.24 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.08x = 331,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,443.12/840.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.54

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