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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.40, 840.94 and 376.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.40, 840.94 and 376.56 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.40 : 840.94 = 376.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.40/840.94 = 376.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.40x = 840.94 × 376.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.40x = 316,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,664.37/609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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