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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.36, 1,260.10 and 377.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.36, 1,260.10 and 377.74 is: 566.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.36 : 1,260.10 = 377.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.36/1,260.10 = 377.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.36x = 1,260.10 × 377.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.36x = 475,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,991.12/840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.42

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