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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.11, 907.99 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.11, 907.99 and 240.15 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.11 : 907.99 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.11/907.99 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.11x = 907.99 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.11x = 218,053.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,053.80/605.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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