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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.18, 907.98 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.18, 907.98 and 239.78 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.18 : 907.98 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.18/907.98 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.18x = 907.98 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.18x = 217,715.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,715.44/605.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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