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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.19, 1,260.28 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.19, 1,260.28 and 327.19 is: 490.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.19 : 1,260.28 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.19/1,260.28 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.19x = 1,260.28 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.19x = 412,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,351.01/840.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.78

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