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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 908.70 and 240.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 908.70 and 240.27 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 908.70 = 240.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/908.70 = 240.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 908.70 × 240.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 218,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,333.35/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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