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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.46, 841.38 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.46, 841.38 and 376.72 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.46 : 841.38 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.46/841.38 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.46x = 841.38 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.46x = 316,964.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,964.67/609.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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