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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.24, 1,260.78 and 353.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.24, 1,260.78 and 353.62 is: 529.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.24 : 1,260.78 = 353.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.24/1,260.78 = 353.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.24x = 1,260.78 × 353.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.24x = 445,837.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,837.02/841.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.98

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