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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.28, 619.74 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.28, 619.74 and 240.12 is: 360.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.28 : 619.74 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.28/619.74 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.28x = 619.74 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.28x = 148,811.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,811.97/413.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.08

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