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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.83, 841.58 and 361.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.83, 841.58 and 361.35 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.83 : 841.58 = 361.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.83/841.58 = 361.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.83x = 841.58 × 361.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.83x = 304,103.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,103.13/609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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