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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 842.10 and 385.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 842.10 and 385.95 is: 532.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 842.10 = 385.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/842.10 = 385.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 842.10 × 385.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 325,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,008.50/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.86

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