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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.10, 1,260.50 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.10, 1,260.50 and 377.56 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.10 : 1,260.50 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.10/1,260.50 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.10x = 1,260.50 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.10x = 475,914.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,914.38/840.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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