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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.53, 908.45 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.53, 908.45 and 240.32 is: 360.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.53 : 908.45 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.53/908.45 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.53x = 908.45 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.53x = 218,318.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,318.70/605.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.54

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