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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.51, 909.86 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.51, 909.86 and 241.29 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.51 : 909.86 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.51/909.86 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.51x = 909.86 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.51x = 219,538.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,538.91/606.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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