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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,259.74 and 378.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,259.74 and 378.36 is: 567.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,259.74 = 378.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,259.74 = 378.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,259.74 × 378.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 476,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,635.23/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.20

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