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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.60, 1,260.77 and 353.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.60, 1,260.77 and 353.57 is: 530.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.60 : 1,260.77 = 353.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.60/1,260.77 = 353.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.60x = 1,260.77 × 353.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.60x = 445,762.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,762.38/840.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.29

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