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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.70, 841.05 and 376.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.70, 841.05 and 376.78 is: 519.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.70 : 841.05 = 376.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.70/841.05 = 376.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.70x = 841.05 × 376.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.70x = 316,890.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,890.82/609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.75

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