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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.34, 561.96 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.34, 561.96 and 241.52 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.34 : 561.96 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.34/561.96 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.34x = 561.96 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.34x = 135,721.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,721.77/407.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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