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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 841.47 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 841.47 and 388.83 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 841.47 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/841.47 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 841.47 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 327,188.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,188.78/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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