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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.07, 561.72 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.07, 561.72 and 241.23 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.07 : 561.72 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.07/561.72 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.07x = 561.72 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.07x = 135,503.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,503.72/407.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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