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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.35, 841.02 and 388.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.35, 841.02 and 388.55 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.35 : 841.02 = 388.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.35/841.02 = 388.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.35x = 841.02 × 388.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.35x = 326,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,778.32/609.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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