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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.20, 840.48 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.20, 840.48 and 376.16 is: 518.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.20 : 840.48 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.20/840.48 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.20x = 840.48 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.20x = 316,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,154.96/609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.97

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