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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 841.33 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 841.33 and 361.21 is: 498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 841.33 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/841.33 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 841.33 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 303,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,896.81/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.35

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