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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.01, 561.47 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.01, 561.47 and 241.16 is: 332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.01 : 561.47 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.01/561.47 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.01x = 561.47 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.01x = 135,400.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,400.09/407.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.67

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