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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.11, 561.78 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.11, 561.78 and 241.36 is: 333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.11 : 561.78 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.11/561.78 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.11x = 561.78 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.11x = 135,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,591.22/407.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.06

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