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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.39, 620.66 and 240.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.39, 620.66 and 240.65 is: 360.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.39 : 620.66 = 240.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.39/620.66 = 240.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.39x = 620.66 × 240.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.39x = 149,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,357.52/414.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.43

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