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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.59, 907.71 and 240.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.59, 907.71 and 240.10 is: 359.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.59 : 907.71 = 240.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.59/907.71 = 240.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.59x = 907.71 × 240.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.59x = 217,941.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,941.17/605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.88

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