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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.27, 907.35 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.27, 907.35 and 240.32 is: 360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.27 : 907.35 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.27/907.35 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.27x = 907.35 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.27x = 218,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,051.97/605.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.25

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