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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,260.21 and 262.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,260.21 and 262.97 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,260.21 = 262.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,260.21 = 262.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,260.21 × 262.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 331,400.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,400.57/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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