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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 907.65 and 239.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 907.65 and 239.68 is: 359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 907.65 = 239.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/907.65 = 239.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 907.65 × 239.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 217,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,545.55/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.53

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