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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.81, 841.58 and 361.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.81, 841.58 and 361.08 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.81 : 841.58 = 361.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.81/841.58 = 361.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.81x = 841.58 × 361.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.81x = 303,875.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,875.90/609.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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