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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 620.50 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 620.50 and 243.80 is: 365.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 620.50 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/620.50 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 620.50 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 151,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,277.90/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.65

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