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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 622.74 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 622.74 and 241.70 is: 362.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 622.74 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/622.74 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 622.74 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 150,516.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,516.26/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.76

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