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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.47, 562.44 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.47, 562.44 and 241.63 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.47 : 562.44 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.47/562.44 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.47x = 562.44 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.47x = 135,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,902.38/407.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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