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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.58, 840.56 and 399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.58, 840.56 and 399.68 is: 551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.58 : 840.56 = 399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.58/840.56 = 399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.58x = 840.56 × 399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.58x = 335,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,955.12/609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.13

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