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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.31, 1,260.29 and 378.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.31, 1,260.29 and 378.09 is: 567.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.31 : 1,260.29 = 378.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.31/1,260.29 = 378.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.31x = 1,260.29 × 378.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.31x = 476,503.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,503.99/840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.06

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