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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 907.44 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 907.44 and 240.12 is: 359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 907.44 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/907.44 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 907.44 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 217,894.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,894.49/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.97

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