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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 624.13 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 624.13 and 240.32 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 624.13 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/624.13 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 624.13 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 149,989.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,989.05/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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