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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.36, 620.31 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.36, 620.31 and 240.29 is: 360.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.36 : 620.31 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.36/620.31 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.36x = 620.31 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.36x = 149,054.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,054.29/413.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.59

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