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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.47, 621.81 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.47, 621.81 and 241.08 is: 361.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.47 : 621.81 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.47/621.81 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.47x = 621.81 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.47x = 149,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,905.95/414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.69

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