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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.95, 841.20 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.95, 841.20 and 388.98 is: 536.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.95 : 841.20 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.95/841.20 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.95x = 841.20 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.95x = 327,209.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,209.98/609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.46

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