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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.77, 562.66 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.77, 562.66 and 241.92 is: 333.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.77 : 562.66 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.77/562.66 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.77x = 562.66 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.77x = 136,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,118.10/407.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.81

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