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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.25, 562.02 and 232.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.25, 562.02 and 232.59 is: 320.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.25 : 562.02 = 232.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.25/562.02 = 232.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.25x = 562.02 × 232.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.25x = 130,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,720.23/407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.98

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