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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.94, 840.29 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.94, 840.29 and 360.25 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.94 : 840.29 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.94/840.29 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.94x = 840.29 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.94x = 302,710.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,710.57/608.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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