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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.05, 561.58 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.05, 561.58 and 241.18 is: 332.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.05 : 561.58 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.05/561.58 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.05x = 561.58 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.05x = 135,441.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,441.86/407.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.74

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