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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 841.05 and 388.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 841.05 and 388.71 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 841.05 = 388.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/841.05 = 388.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 841.05 × 388.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 326,924.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,924.55/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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