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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.40, 907.86 and 240.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.40, 907.86 and 240.09 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.40 : 907.86 = 240.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.40/907.86 = 240.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.40x = 907.86 × 240.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.40x = 217,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,968.11/605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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