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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.43, 618.65 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.43, 618.65 and 241.31 is: 361.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.43 : 618.65 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.43/618.65 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.43x = 618.65 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.43x = 149,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,287.68/412.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.97

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