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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.66, 841.41 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.66, 841.41 and 376.74 is: 519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.66 : 841.41 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.66/841.41 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.66x = 841.41 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.66x = 316,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,992.80/609.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.95

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