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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 840.99 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 840.99 and 388.22 is: 535.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 840.99 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/840.99 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 840.99 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 326,482.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,482.99/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.82

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