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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.60, 841.12 and 388.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.60, 841.12 and 388.46 is: 535.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.60 : 841.12 = 388.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.60/841.12 = 388.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.60x = 841.12 × 388.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.60x = 326,741.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,741.48/609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.99

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