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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.82, 562.62 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.82, 562.62 and 242.01 is: 333.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.82 : 562.62 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.82/562.62 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.82x = 562.62 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.82x = 136,159.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,159.67/407.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.87

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