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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.53, 562.41 and 241.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.53, 562.41 and 241.72 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.53 : 562.41 = 241.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.53/562.41 = 241.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.53x = 562.41 × 241.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.53x = 135,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,945.75/407.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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