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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.51, 841.26 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.51, 841.26 and 388.78 is: 536.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.51 : 841.26 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.51/841.26 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.51x = 841.26 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.51x = 327,065.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,065.06/609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.61

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