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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.13, 561.87 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.13, 561.87 and 241.38 is: 333.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.13 : 561.87 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.13/561.87 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.13x = 561.87 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.13x = 135,624.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,624.18/407.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.12

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