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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.57, 908.36 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.57, 908.36 and 240.34 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.57 : 908.36 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.57/908.36 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.57x = 908.36 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.57x = 218,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,309.50/605.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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