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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.39, 908.49 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.39, 908.49 and 240.26 is: 360.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.39 : 908.49 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.39/908.49 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.39x = 908.49 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.39x = 218,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,268.81/605.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.55

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