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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.76, 562.65 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.76, 562.65 and 241.98 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.76 : 562.65 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.76/562.65 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.76x = 562.65 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.76x = 136,150.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,150.05/407.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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