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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.17, 907.11 and 239.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.17, 907.11 and 239.80 is: 359.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.17 : 907.11 = 239.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.17/907.11 = 239.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.17x = 907.11 × 239.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.17x = 217,524.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,524.98/605.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.44

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