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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.34, 907.40 and 239.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.34, 907.40 and 239.93 is: 359.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.34 : 907.40 = 239.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.34/907.40 = 239.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.34x = 907.40 × 239.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.34x = 217,706.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,706.75/605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.64

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