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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.76, 908.76 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.76, 908.76 and 240.56 is: 360.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.76 : 908.76 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.76/908.76 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.76x = 908.76 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.76x = 218,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,606.76/605.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.88

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