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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.50, 840.62 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.50, 840.62 and 388.38 is: 535.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.50 : 840.62 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.50/840.62 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.50x = 840.62 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.50x = 326,480.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,480.00/609.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.65

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