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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.90, 621.38 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.90, 621.38 and 241.14 is: 361.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.90 : 621.38 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.90/621.38 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.90x = 621.38 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.90x = 149,839.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,839.57/414.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.15

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