Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.64, 1,260 and 353.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 840.64, 1,260 and 353.44 is: 529.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
840.64 : 1,260 = 353.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
840.64/1,260 = 353.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
840.64x = 1,260 × 353.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
840.64x = 445,334.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,334.40/840.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 529.76
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