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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 841.22 and 373.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 841.22 and 373.52 is: 515.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 841.22 = 373.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/841.22 = 373.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 841.22 × 373.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 314,214.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,214.13/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.50

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