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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.14, 1,260.35 and 262.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.14, 1,260.35 and 262.88 is: 394.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.14 : 1,260.35 = 262.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.14/1,260.35 = 262.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.14x = 1,260.35 × 262.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.14x = 331,313.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,313.19/840.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.36

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