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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.37, 1,260.94 and 378.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.37, 1,260.94 and 378.27 is: 567.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.37 : 1,260.94 = 378.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.37/1,260.94 = 378.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.37x = 1,260.94 × 378.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.37x = 476,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,975.77/840.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.58

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