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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.77, 841.64 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.77, 841.64 and 361.17 is: 498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.77 : 841.64 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.77/841.64 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.77x = 841.64 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.77x = 303,971.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,971.81/609.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.50

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