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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.93, 841.92 and 361.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.93, 841.92 and 361.25 is: 498.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.93 : 841.92 = 361.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.93/841.92 = 361.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.93x = 841.92 × 361.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.93x = 304,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,144.58/609.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.65

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