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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.98, 908.99 and 240.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.98, 908.99 and 240.77 is: 361.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.98 : 908.99 = 240.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.98/908.99 = 240.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.98x = 908.99 × 240.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.98x = 218,859.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,859.49/605.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.17

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