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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.63, 621.84 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.63, 621.84 and 241.16 is: 361.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.63 : 621.84 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.63/621.84 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.63x = 621.84 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.63x = 149,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,959.83/414.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.67

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