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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.24, 561.78 and 241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.24, 561.78 and 241.40 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.24 : 561.78 = 241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.24/561.78 = 241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.24x = 561.78 × 241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.24x = 135,613.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,613.69/407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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