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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.01, 561.68 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.01, 561.68 and 241.31 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.01 : 561.68 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.01/561.68 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.01x = 561.68 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.01x = 135,534.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,534.99/407.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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