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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.68, 841.42 and 361.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.68, 841.42 and 361.04 is: 498.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.68 : 841.42 = 361.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.68/841.42 = 361.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.68x = 841.42 × 361.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.68x = 303,786.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,786.28/609.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.27

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