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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.91, 840.26 and 360.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.91, 840.26 and 360.38 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.91 : 840.26 = 360.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.91/840.26 = 360.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.91x = 840.26 × 360.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.91x = 302,806.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,806.90/608.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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