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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.63, 907.91 and 240.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.63, 907.91 and 240.17 is: 360.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.63 : 907.91 = 240.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.63/907.91 = 240.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.63x = 907.91 × 240.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.63x = 218,052.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,052.74/605.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.04

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