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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.24, 840.36 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.24, 840.36 and 388.32 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.24 : 840.36 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.24/840.36 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.24x = 840.36 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.24x = 326,328.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,328.60/609.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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