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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.47, 1,260.27 and 353.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.47, 1,260.27 and 353.39 is: 529.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.47 : 1,260.27 = 353.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.47/1,260.27 = 353.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.47x = 1,260.27 × 353.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.47x = 445,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,360.51/840.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.90

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