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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.33, 621.50 and 240.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.33, 621.50 and 240.95 is: 361.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.33 : 621.50 = 240.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.33/621.50 = 240.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.33x = 621.50 × 240.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.33x = 149,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,746.11/414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.42

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