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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.74, 841.48 and 388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.74, 841.48 and 388.74 is: 536.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.74 : 841.48 = 388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.74/841.48 = 388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.74x = 841.48 × 388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.74x = 327,116.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,116.94/609.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.49

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