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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 908.94 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 908.94 and 240.56 is: 360.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 908.94 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/908.94 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 908.94 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 218,654.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,654.61/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.83

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