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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 621.23 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 621.23 and 240.86 is: 360.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 621.23 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/621.23 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 621.23 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 149,625.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,625.15/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.80

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