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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.09, 1,260.21 and 346.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.09, 1,260.21 and 346.39 is: 519.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.09 : 1,260.21 = 346.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.09/1,260.21 = 346.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.09x = 1,260.21 × 346.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.09x = 436,524.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,524.14/840.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.62

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