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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.30, 841.01 and 388.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.30, 841.01 and 388.40 is: 536.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.30 : 841.01 = 388.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.30/841.01 = 388.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.30x = 841.01 × 388.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.30x = 326,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,642.14/609.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.09

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