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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.98, 841.84 and 357.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.98, 841.84 and 357.96 is: 494.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.98 : 841.84 = 357.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.98/841.84 = 357.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.98x = 841.84 × 357.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.98x = 301,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,345.05/609.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.02

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