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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.14, 612.94 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.14, 612.94 and 241.87 is: 362.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.14 : 612.94 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.14/612.94 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.14x = 612.94 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.14x = 148,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,248.94/409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.34

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