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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.66, 908.82 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.66, 908.82 and 240.39 is: 360.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.66 : 908.82 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.66/908.82 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.66x = 908.82 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.66x = 218,471.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,471.24/605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.72

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