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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 620.49 and 240.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 620.49 and 240.33 is: 360.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 620.49 = 240.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/620.49 = 240.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 620.49 × 240.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 149,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,122.36/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.12

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