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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.73, 908.48 and 240.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.73, 908.48 and 240.52 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.73 : 908.48 = 240.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.73/908.48 = 240.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.73x = 908.48 × 240.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.73x = 218,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,507.61/605.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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