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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.94, 908.01 and 240.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.94, 908.01 and 240.36 is: 360.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.94 : 908.01 = 240.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.94/908.01 = 240.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.94x = 908.01 × 240.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.94x = 218,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,249.28/605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.18

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