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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 841.14 and 360.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 841.14 and 360.93 is: 497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 841.14 = 360.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/841.14 = 360.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 841.14 × 360.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 303,592.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,592.66/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.99

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