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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.44, 1,259.40 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.44, 1,259.40 and 353 is: 528.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.44 : 1,259.40 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.44/1,259.40 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.44x = 1,259.40 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.44x = 444,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,568.20/840.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.97

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