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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.89, 841.52 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.89, 841.52 and 361.09 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.89 : 841.52 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.89/841.52 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.89x = 841.52 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.89x = 303,858.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,858.44/609.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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