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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.74, 908.25 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.74, 908.25 and 240.33 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.74 : 908.25 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.74/908.25 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.74x = 908.25 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.74x = 218,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,279.72/605.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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