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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.51, 1,260.92 and 353.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.51, 1,260.92 and 353.61 is: 530.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.51 : 1,260.92 = 353.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.51/1,260.92 = 353.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.51x = 1,260.92 × 353.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.51x = 445,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,873.92/840.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.48

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