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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.28 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.28 and 240.33 is: 360.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.28 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.28 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.28 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 218,286.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,286.93/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.37

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