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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.58, 841.38 and 376.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.58, 841.38 and 376.84 is: 520.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.58 : 841.38 = 376.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.58/841.38 = 376.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.58x = 841.38 × 376.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.58x = 317,065.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,065.64/609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.14

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