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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.04, 840.36 and 373.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.04, 840.36 and 373.12 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.04 : 840.36 = 373.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.04/840.36 = 373.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.04x = 840.36 × 373.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.04x = 313,555.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,555.12/609.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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