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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.38, 838.28 and 534.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.38, 838.28 and 534.35 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.38 : 838.28 = 534.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.38/838.28 = 534.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.38x = 838.28 × 534.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.38x = 447,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,936.78/609.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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