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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.02, 561.74 and 232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.02, 561.74 and 232.39 is: 320.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.02 : 561.74 = 232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.02/561.74 = 232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.02x = 561.74 × 232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.02x = 130,542.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,542.76/407.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.73

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