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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.51, 908.33 and 240.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.51, 908.33 and 240.41 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.51 : 908.33 = 240.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.51/908.33 = 240.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.51x = 908.33 × 240.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.51x = 218,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,365.87/605.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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