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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 622.72 and 241.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 622.72 and 241.71 is: 362.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 622.72 = 241.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/622.72 = 241.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 622.72 × 241.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 150,517.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,517.65/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.83

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