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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.30, 1,259.91 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.30, 1,259.91 and 353.22 is: 529.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.30 : 1,259.91 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.30/1,259.91 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.30x = 1,259.91 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.30x = 445,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,025.41/840.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.60

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