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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.95, 908.92 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.95, 908.92 and 240.73 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.95 : 908.92 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.95/908.92 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.95x = 908.92 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.95x = 218,808.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,808.73/605.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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