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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.26, 562.02 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.26, 562.02 and 232.61 is: 321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.26 : 562.02 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.26/562.02 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.26x = 562.02 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.26x = 130,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,733.75/407.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.01

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