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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.88, 908.92 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.88, 908.92 and 240.67 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.88 : 908.92 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.88/908.92 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.88x = 908.92 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.88x = 218,748.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,748.57/605.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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