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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.69, 908.60 and 240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.69, 908.60 and 240.40 is: 360.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.69 : 908.60 = 240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.69/908.60 = 240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.69x = 908.60 × 240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.69x = 218,428.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,428.73/605.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.63

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