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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 620.51 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 620.51 and 240.62 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 620.51 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/620.51 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 620.51 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 149,302.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,302.81/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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