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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.56, 1,260.93 and 353.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.56, 1,260.93 and 353.66 is: 530.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.56 : 1,260.93 = 353.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.56/1,260.93 = 353.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.56x = 1,260.93 × 353.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.56x = 445,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,940.50/840.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.53

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