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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 908.66 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 908.66 and 240.49 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 908.66 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/908.66 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 908.66 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 218,523.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,523.64/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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