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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.74, 561.21 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.74, 561.21 and 241.01 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.74 : 561.21 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.74/561.21 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.74x = 561.21 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.74x = 135,254.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,254.42/406.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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