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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.59, 562.45 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.59, 562.45 and 241.82 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.59 : 562.45 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.59/562.45 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.59x = 562.45 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.59x = 136,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,010.80/407.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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