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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.21, 840.36 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.21, 840.36 and 375.93 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.21 : 840.36 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.21/840.36 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.21x = 840.36 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.21x = 315,916.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,916.53/609.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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