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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.87, 841.34 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.87, 841.34 and 361.11 is: 498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.87 : 841.34 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.87/841.34 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.87x = 841.34 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.87x = 303,814.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,814.48/609.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.16

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