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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.32, 908.52 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.32, 908.52 and 240.82 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.32 : 908.52 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.32/908.52 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.32x = 908.52 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.32x = 218,789.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,789.79/605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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