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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 907.03 and 239.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 907.03 and 239.74 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 907.03 = 239.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/907.03 = 239.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 907.03 × 239.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 217,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,451.37/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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