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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.67, 841.21 and 361.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.67, 841.21 and 361.07 is: 498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.67 : 841.21 = 361.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.67/841.21 = 361.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.67x = 841.21 × 361.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.67x = 303,735.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,735.69/609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.20

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