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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.16, 1,260.24 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.16, 1,260.24 and 377.84 is: 566.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.16 : 1,260.24 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.16/1,260.24 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.16x = 1,260.24 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.16x = 476,169.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,169.08/840.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.76

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