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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 621.22 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 621.22 and 240.71 is: 361.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 621.22 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/621.22 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 621.22 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 149,530.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,530.16/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.32

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