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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.58, 908.52 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.58, 908.52 and 240.36 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.58 : 908.52 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.58/908.52 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.58x = 908.52 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.58x = 218,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,371.87/605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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