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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.42, 909.88 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.42, 909.88 and 241.47 is: 362.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.42 : 909.88 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.42/909.88 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.42x = 909.88 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.42x = 219,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,708.12/606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.30

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