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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.93, 909.27 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.93, 909.27 and 240.66 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.93 : 909.27 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.93/909.27 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.93x = 909.27 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.93x = 218,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,824.92/605.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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