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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.83, 841.62 and 361.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.83, 841.62 and 361.02 is: 498.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.83 : 841.62 = 361.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.83/841.62 = 361.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.83x = 841.62 × 361.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.83x = 303,841.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,841.65/609.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.24

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