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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,260.50 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,260.50 and 353.52 is: 530.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,260.50 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,260.50 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,260.50 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 445,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,610.19/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.11

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