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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.52, 908.42 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.52, 908.42 and 240.08 is: 360.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.52 : 908.42 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.52/908.42 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.52x = 908.42 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.52x = 218,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,087.73/605.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.17

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