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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 620.80 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 620.80 and 183.09 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 620.80 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/620.80 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 620.80 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 113,662.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,662.27/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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