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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 840.62 and 373.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 840.62 and 373.07 is: 514.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 840.62 = 373.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/840.62 = 373.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 840.62 × 373.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 313,604.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,604.03/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.84

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