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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 620.50 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 620.50 and 240.34 is: 360.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 620.50 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/620.50 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 620.50 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 149,130.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,130.97/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.15

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