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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.93, 908.87 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.93, 908.87 and 240.62 is: 360.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.93 : 908.87 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.93/908.87 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.93x = 908.87 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.93x = 218,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,686.55/605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.91

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