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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 840.30 and 388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 840.30 and 388 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 840.30 = 388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/840.30 = 388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 840.30 × 388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 326,036.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,036.40/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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