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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.42, 1,260.81 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.42, 1,260.81 and 263.25 is: 394.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.42 : 1,260.81 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.42/1,260.81 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.42x = 1,260.81 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.42x = 331,908.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,908.23/840.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.93

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