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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.32, 1,260.60 and 353.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.32, 1,260.60 and 353.26 is: 529.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.32 : 1,260.60 = 353.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.32/1,260.60 = 353.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.32x = 1,260.60 × 353.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.32x = 445,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,319.56/840.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.94

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