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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.43, 1,260.65 and 353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.43, 1,260.65 and 353.22 is: 529.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.43 : 1,260.65 = 353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.43/1,260.65 = 353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.43x = 1,260.65 × 353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.43x = 445,286.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,286.79/840.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.83

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