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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.83, 909 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.83, 909 and 240.49 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.83 : 909 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.83/909 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.83x = 909 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.83x = 218,605.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,605.41/605.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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