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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 841.65 and 361.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 841.65 and 361.21 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 841.65 = 361.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/841.65 = 361.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 841.65 × 361.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 304,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,010.29/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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