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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 841.12 and 373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 841.12 and 373.28 is: 515.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 841.12 = 373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/841.12 = 373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 841.12 × 373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 313,973.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,973.27/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.28

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