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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.62, 621.11 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.62, 621.11 and 240.85 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.62 : 621.11 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.62/621.11 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.62x = 621.11 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.62x = 149,595.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,595.72/414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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