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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.92, 561.47 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.92, 561.47 and 241.11 is: 332.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.92 : 561.47 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.92/561.47 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.92x = 561.47 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.92x = 135,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,374.83/406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.68

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