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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.65, 908.72 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.65, 908.72 and 240.55 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.65 : 908.72 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.65/908.72 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.65x = 908.72 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.65x = 218,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,592.60/605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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