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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.44, 907.80 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.44, 907.80 and 240.27 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.44 : 907.80 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.44/907.80 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.44x = 907.80 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.44x = 218,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,117.11/605.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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