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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.87, 908.40 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.87, 908.40 and 240.71 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.87 : 908.40 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.87/908.40 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.87x = 908.40 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.87x = 218,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,660.96/605.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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