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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 621.50 and 240.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 621.50 and 240.89 is: 361.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 621.50 = 240.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/621.50 = 240.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 621.50 × 240.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 149,708.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,708.82/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.59

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