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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.33, 1,259.84 and 339.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.33, 1,259.84 and 339.96 is: 509.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.33 : 1,259.84 = 339.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.33/1,259.84 = 339.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.33x = 1,259.84 × 339.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.33x = 428,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,291.33/840.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.67

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