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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 907.95 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 907.95 and 240.09 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 907.95 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/907.95 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 907.95 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 217,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,987.21/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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