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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 562.56 and 241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 562.56 and 241.91 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 562.56 = 241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/562.56 = 241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 562.56 × 241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 136,087.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,087.28/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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