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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.39, 1,260.90 and 353.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.39, 1,260.90 and 353.19 is: 529.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.39 : 1,260.90 = 353.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.39/1,260.90 = 353.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.39x = 1,260.90 × 353.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.39x = 445,337.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,337.27/840.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.92

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