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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.30, 907.40 and 240.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.30, 907.40 and 240.35 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.30 : 907.40 = 240.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.30/907.40 = 240.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.30x = 907.40 × 240.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.30x = 218,087.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,087.85/605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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