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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.52, 1,260.60 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.52, 1,260.60 and 353.44 is: 530.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.52 : 1,260.60 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.52/1,260.60 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.52x = 1,260.60 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.52x = 445,546.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,546.46/840.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.08

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