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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.68, 908.82 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.68, 908.82 and 240.44 is: 360.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.68 : 908.82 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.68/908.82 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.68x = 908.82 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.68x = 218,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,512.14/605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.77

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