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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.67, 908.84 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.67, 908.84 and 240.72 is: 361.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.67 : 908.84 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.67/908.84 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.67x = 908.84 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.67x = 218,775.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,775.96/605.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.21

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