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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.69, 621.83 and 241.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.69, 621.83 and 241.42 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.69 : 621.83 = 241.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.69/621.83 = 241.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.69x = 621.83 × 241.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.69x = 150,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,119.89/414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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