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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.56, 908.10 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.56, 908.10 and 240.34 is: 360.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.56 : 908.10 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.56/908.10 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.56x = 908.10 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.56x = 218,252.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,252.75/605.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.41

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