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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 909.14 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 909.14 and 240.98 is: 361.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 909.14 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/909.14 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 909.14 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 219,083.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,083.92/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.56

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