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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.92, 908.70 and 240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.92, 908.70 and 240.61 is: 360.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.92 : 908.70 = 240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.92/908.70 = 240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.92x = 908.70 × 240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.92x = 218,642.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,642.31/605.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.84

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