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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.54, 1,260.54 and 353.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.54, 1,260.54 and 353.50 is: 530.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.54 : 1,260.54 = 353.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.54/1,260.54 = 353.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.54x = 1,260.54 × 353.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.54x = 445,600.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,600.89/840.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.14

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