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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 908.40 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 908.40 and 240.68 is: 360.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 908.40 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/908.40 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 908.40 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 218,633.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,633.71/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.78

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