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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,260.32 and 255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,260.32 and 255.24 is: 382.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,260.32 = 255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,260.32 = 255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,260.32 × 255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 321,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,682.80/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.81

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