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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 562.44 and 241.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 562.44 and 241.84 is: 333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 562.44 = 241.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/562.44 = 241.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 562.44 × 241.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 136,021.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,021.64/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.60

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