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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.02, 908.05 and 240.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.02, 908.05 and 240.07 is: 360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.02 : 908.05 = 240.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.02/908.05 = 240.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.02x = 908.05 × 240.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.02x = 217,995.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,995.56/605.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.31

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