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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 621.09 and 240.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 621.09 and 240.53 is: 360.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 621.09 = 240.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/621.09 = 240.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 621.09 × 240.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 149,387.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,387.67/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.60

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