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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.90, 1,260.81 and 353.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.90, 1,260.81 and 353.82 is: 530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.90 : 1,260.81 = 353.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.90/1,260.81 = 353.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.90x = 1,260.81 × 353.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.90x = 446,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,099.79/840.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.50

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