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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606, 909.11 and 240.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606, 909.11 and 240.79 is: 361.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606 : 909.11 = 240.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606/909.11 = 240.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606x = 909.11 × 240.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606x = 218,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,904.60/606
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.23

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