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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.36, 908.49 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.36, 908.49 and 240.41 is: 360.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.36 : 908.49 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.36/908.49 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.36x = 908.49 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.36x = 218,405.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,405.54/605.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.79

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