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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.54, 840.90 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.54, 840.90 and 360.77 is: 497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.54 : 840.90 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.54/840.90 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.54x = 840.90 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.54x = 303,367.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,367.29/609.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.70

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