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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.42, 840.70 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.42, 840.70 and 399.50 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.42 : 840.70 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.42/840.70 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.42x = 840.70 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.42x = 335,859.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,859.65/609.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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