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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 907.60 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 907.60 and 240.44 is: 360.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 907.60 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/907.60 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 907.60 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 218,223.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,223.34/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.44

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