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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.09, 907.58 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.09, 907.58 and 239.78 is: 359.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.09 : 907.58 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.09/907.58 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.09x = 907.58 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.09x = 217,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,622.40/605.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.65

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