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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.52, 1,260.50 and 353.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.52, 1,260.50 and 353.48 is: 530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.52 : 1,260.50 = 353.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.52/1,260.50 = 353.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.52x = 1,260.50 × 353.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.52x = 445,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,561.54/840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.10

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