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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.12, 620.60 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.12, 620.60 and 240.21 is: 360.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.12 : 620.60 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.12/620.60 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.12x = 620.60 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.12x = 149,073.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073.12/413.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.85

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