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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.14, 840.66 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.14, 840.66 and 385.18 is: 531.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.14 : 840.66 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.14/840.66 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.14x = 840.66 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.14x = 323,805.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,805.42/609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.58

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