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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.73, 840 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.73, 840 and 360 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.73 : 840 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.73/840 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.73x = 840 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.73x = 302,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,400/608.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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