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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 840.70 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 840.70 and 376.26 is: 519.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 840.70 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/840.70 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 840.70 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 316,321.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,321.78/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.41

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