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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.89, 620.93 and 240.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.89, 620.93 and 240.51 is: 360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.89 : 620.93 = 240.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.89/620.93 = 240.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.89x = 620.93 × 240.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.89x = 149,339.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,339.87/413.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.82

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