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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.36, 1,260.92 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.36, 1,260.92 and 353.64 is: 530.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.36 : 1,260.92 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.36/1,260.92 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.36x = 1,260.92 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.36x = 445,911.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,911.75/840.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.62

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