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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.02, 907.87 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.02, 907.87 and 239.84 is: 359.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.02 : 907.87 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.02/907.87 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.02x = 907.87 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.02x = 217,743.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,743.54/605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.89

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