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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.84, 1,261.30 and 353.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.84, 1,261.30 and 353.40 is: 530.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.84 : 1,261.30 = 353.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.84/1,261.30 = 353.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.84x = 1,261.30 × 353.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.84x = 445,743.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,743.42/840.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.12

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