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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 840.06 and 376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 840.06 and 376.14 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 840.06 = 376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/840.06 = 376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 840.06 × 376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 315,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,980.17/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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