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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.07, 561.73 and 232.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.07, 561.73 and 232.41 is: 320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.07 : 561.73 = 232.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.07/561.73 = 232.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.07x = 561.73 × 232.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.07x = 130,551.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,551.67/407.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.71

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