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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.12, 621.56 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.12, 621.56 and 240.98 is: 361.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.12 : 621.56 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.12/621.56 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.12x = 621.56 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.12x = 149,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,785.69/414.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.70

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