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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.62, 908.57 and 240.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.62, 908.57 and 240.31 is: 360.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.62 : 908.57 = 240.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.62/908.57 = 240.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.62x = 908.57 × 240.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.62x = 218,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,338.37/605.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.52

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