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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.35, 907.89 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.35, 907.89 and 240.04 is: 360.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.35 : 907.89 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.35/907.89 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.35x = 907.89 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.35x = 217,931.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,931.50/605.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.01

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