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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.35, 561.91 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.35, 561.91 and 241.53 is: 333.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.35 : 561.91 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.35/561.91 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.35x = 561.91 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.35x = 135,716.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,716.91/407.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.17

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