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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.82, 908.71 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.82, 908.71 and 240.69 is: 361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.82 : 908.71 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.82/908.71 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.82x = 908.71 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.82x = 218,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,717.41/605.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.03

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