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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.34, 840.76 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.34, 840.76 and 360.54 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.34 : 840.76 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.34/840.76 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.34x = 840.76 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.34x = 303,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,127.61/609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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