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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.38, 1,260.76 and 263.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.38, 1,260.76 and 263.26 is: 394.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.38 : 1,260.76 = 263.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.38/1,260.76 = 263.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.38x = 1,260.76 × 263.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.38x = 331,907.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,907.68/840.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.95

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