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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.91, 841.63 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.91, 841.63 and 361.38 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.91 : 841.63 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.91/841.63 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.91x = 841.63 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.91x = 304,148.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,148.25/609.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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