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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.08, 840.31 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.08, 840.31 and 360.27 is: 497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.08 : 840.31 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.08/840.31 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.08x = 840.31 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.08x = 302,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,737.58/609.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.04

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