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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.93, 840.27 and 360.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.93, 840.27 and 360.26 is: 497.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.93 : 840.27 = 360.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.93/840.27 = 360.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.93x = 840.27 × 360.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.93x = 302,715.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,715.67/608.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.13

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