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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 621.69 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 621.69 and 241.89 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 621.69 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/621.69 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 621.69 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 150,380.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,380.59/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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