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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.94, 841.63 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.94, 841.63 and 370.54 is: 511.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.94 : 841.63 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.94/841.63 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.94x = 841.63 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.94x = 311,857.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,857.23/609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.29

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