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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.06, 1,260.31 and 353.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.06, 1,260.31 and 353.85 is: 530.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.06 : 1,260.31 = 353.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.06/1,260.31 = 353.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.06x = 1,260.31 × 353.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.06x = 445,960.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,960.69/841.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.24

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