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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.60, 840.99 and 388.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.60, 840.99 and 388.51 is: 535.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.60 : 840.99 = 388.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.60/840.99 = 388.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.60x = 840.99 × 388.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.60x = 326,732.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,732.38/609.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.98

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