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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.52, 620.38 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.52, 620.38 and 121.02 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.52 : 620.38 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.52/620.38 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.52x = 620.38 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.52x = 75,080.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,080.77/413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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