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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 619.26 and 240.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 619.26 and 240.29 is: 359.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 619.26 = 240.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/619.26 = 240.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 619.26 × 240.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 148,801.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,801.99/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.40

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