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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.12, 907.26 and 239.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.12, 907.26 and 239.81 is: 359.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.12 : 907.26 = 239.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.12/907.26 = 239.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.12x = 907.26 × 239.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.12x = 217,565.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,565.48/605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.54

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