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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 840.67 and 376.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 840.67 and 376.26 is: 519.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 840.67 = 376.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/840.67 = 376.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 840.67 × 376.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 316,310.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,310.49/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.24

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