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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 620.43 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 620.43 and 240.58 is: 360.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 620.43 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/620.43 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 620.43 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 149,263.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,263.05/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.30

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