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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.87, 561.34 and 241.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.87, 561.34 and 241.03 is: 332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.87 : 561.34 = 241.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.87/561.34 = 241.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.87x = 561.34 × 241.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.87x = 135,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,299.78/406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.54

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