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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.61, 841.26 and 388.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.61, 841.26 and 388.56 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.61 : 841.26 = 388.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.61/841.26 = 388.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.61x = 841.26 × 388.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.61x = 326,879.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,879.99/609.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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