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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.10, 561.73 and 232.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.10, 561.73 and 232.45 is: 320.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.10 : 561.73 = 232.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.10/561.73 = 232.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.10x = 561.73 × 232.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.10x = 130,574.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,574.14/407.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.74

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