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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.37, 1,260.36 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.37, 1,260.36 and 320.43 is: 480.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.37 : 1,260.36 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.37/1,260.36 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.37x = 1,260.36 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.37x = 403,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,857.15/840.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.57

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