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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.72, 841.28 and 388.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.72, 841.28 and 388.59 is: 536.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.72 : 841.28 = 388.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.72/841.28 = 388.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.72x = 841.28 × 388.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.72x = 326,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,913.00/609.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.17

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