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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 840.81 and 388.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 840.81 and 388.41 is: 535.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 840.81 = 388.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/840.81 = 388.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 840.81 × 388.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 326,577.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,577.32/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.71

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