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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.70, 908.10 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.70, 908.10 and 240.29 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.70 : 908.10 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.70/908.10 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.70x = 908.10 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.70x = 218,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,207.35/605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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