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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.12, 1,260.54 and 353.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.12, 1,260.54 and 353.28 is: 530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.12 : 1,260.54 = 353.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.12/1,260.54 = 353.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.12x = 1,260.54 × 353.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.12x = 445,323.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,323.57/840.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.07

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