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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.31, 1,260.47 and 292.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.31, 1,260.47 and 292.50 is: 438.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.31 : 1,260.47 = 292.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.31/1,260.47 = 292.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.31x = 1,260.47 × 292.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.31x = 368,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,687.48/840.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.75

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