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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,260.50 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,260.50 and 352.71 is: 529.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,260.50 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,260.50 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,260.50 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 444,589.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,589.19/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.07

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