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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.22, 840.61 and 360.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.22, 840.61 and 360.34 is: 497.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.22 : 840.61 = 360.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.22/840.61 = 360.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.22x = 840.61 × 360.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.22x = 302,905.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,905.41/609.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.20

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