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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 606.71, 909.77 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 606.71, 909.77 and 241.31 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    606.71 : 909.77 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    606.71/909.77 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    606.71x = 909.77 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    606.71x = 219,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,537.67/606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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