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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.29, 907.80 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.29, 907.80 and 240.13 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.29 : 907.80 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.29/907.80 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.29x = 907.80 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.29x = 217,990.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,990.01/605.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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