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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.22, 840.36 and 375.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.22, 840.36 and 375.94 is: 518.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.22 : 840.36 = 375.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.22/840.36 = 375.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.22x = 840.36 × 375.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.22x = 315,924.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,924.94/609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.57

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