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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.42, 1,261.34 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.42, 1,261.34 and 353.82 is: 531.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.42 : 1,261.34 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.42/1,261.34 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.42x = 1,261.34 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.42x = 446,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,287.32/840.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.03

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