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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 620.31 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 620.31 and 240.08 is: 360.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 620.31 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/620.31 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 620.31 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 148,924.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,924.02/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.19

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