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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.17, 840.99 and 373.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.17, 840.99 and 373.18 is: 515.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.17 : 840.99 = 373.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.17/840.99 = 373.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.17x = 840.99 × 373.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.17x = 313,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,840.65/609.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.19

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