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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.51, 841.08 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.51, 841.08 and 376.59 is: 519.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.51 : 841.08 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.51/841.08 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.51x = 841.08 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.51x = 316,742.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,742.32/609.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.67

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