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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407, 610.04 and 233.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407, 610.04 and 233.58 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407 : 610.04 = 233.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407/610.04 = 233.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407x = 610.04 × 233.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407x = 142,493.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,493.14/407
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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