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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.04, 561.72 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.04, 561.72 and 241.44 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.04 : 561.72 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.04/561.72 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.04x = 561.72 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.04x = 135,621.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,621.68/407.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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