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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 561.71 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 561.71 and 241.37 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 561.71 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/561.71 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 561.71 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 135,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,577.74/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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