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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.18, 1,260.24 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.18, 1,260.24 and 255.18 is: 382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.18 : 1,260.24 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.18/1,260.24 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.18x = 1,260.24 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.18x = 321,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,588.04/840.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.76

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