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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.13, 909.56 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.13, 909.56 and 240.86 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.13 : 909.56 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.13/909.56 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.13x = 909.56 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.13x = 219,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,079.50/606.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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