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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.34, 840.64 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.34, 840.64 and 388.24 is: 535.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.34 : 840.64 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.34/840.64 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.34x = 840.64 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.34x = 326,370.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,370.07/609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.61

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