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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.39, 909.60 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.39, 909.60 and 241.44 is: 362.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.39 : 909.60 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.39/909.60 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.39x = 909.60 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.39x = 219,612.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,612.62/606.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.16

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