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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.03, 840.32 and 360.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.03, 840.32 and 360.21 is: 497.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.03 : 840.32 = 360.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.03/840.32 = 360.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.03x = 840.32 × 360.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.03x = 302,689.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,689.87/609.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.00

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