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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.43, 621.24 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.43, 621.24 and 241.03 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.43 : 621.24 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.43/621.24 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.43x = 621.24 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.43x = 149,737.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,737.48/414.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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