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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.75, 841.86 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.75, 841.86 and 377.28 is: 520.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.75 : 841.86 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.75/841.86 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.75x = 841.86 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.75x = 317,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,616.94/609.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.90

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