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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.19, 907.79 and 240.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.19, 907.79 and 240.06 is: 360.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.19 : 907.79 = 240.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.19/907.79 = 240.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.19x = 907.79 × 240.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.19x = 217,922.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,922.87/605.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.09

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