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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.28, 841.08 and 360.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.28, 841.08 and 360.76 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.28 : 841.08 = 360.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.28/841.08 = 360.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.28x = 841.08 × 360.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.28x = 303,428.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,428.02/609.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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