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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.96, 841.78 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.96, 841.78 and 377.08 is: 520.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.96 : 841.78 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.96/841.78 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.96x = 841.78 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.96x = 317,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,418.40/609.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.39

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