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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.49, 841.49 and 376.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.49, 841.49 and 376.75 is: 520.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.49 : 841.49 = 376.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.49/841.49 = 376.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.49x = 841.49 × 376.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.49x = 317,031.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,031.36/609.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.16

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