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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.02, 1,260.60 and 354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.02, 1,260.60 and 354.36 is: 531.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.02 : 1,260.60 = 354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.02/1,260.60 = 354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.02x = 1,260.60 × 354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.02x = 446,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,706.22/841.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.15

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