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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 840.60 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 840.60 and 388.16 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 840.60 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/840.60 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 840.60 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 326,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,287.30/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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