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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.08, 907.56 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.08, 907.56 and 240.12 is: 360.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.08 : 907.56 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.08/907.56 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.08x = 907.56 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.08x = 217,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,923.31/605.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.16

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