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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 562.31 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 562.31 and 241.75 is: 333.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 562.31 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/562.31 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 562.31 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 135,938.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,938.44/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.55

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