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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.29, 840.78 and 360.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.29, 840.78 and 360.63 is: 497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.29 : 840.78 = 360.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.29/840.78 = 360.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.29x = 840.78 × 360.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.29x = 303,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,210.49/609.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.65

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