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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.21, 1,259.58 and 353.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.21, 1,259.58 and 353.60 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.21 : 1,259.58 = 353.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.21/1,259.58 = 353.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.21x = 1,259.58 × 353.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.21x = 445,387.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,387.24/840.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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