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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 840.06 and 387.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 840.06 and 387.63 is: 534.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 840.06 = 387.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/840.06 = 387.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 840.06 × 387.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 325,632.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,632.46/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.67

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