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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.28, 840.60 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.28, 840.60 and 388.22 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.28 : 840.60 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.28/840.60 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.28x = 840.60 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.28x = 326,333.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,333.53/609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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