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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 561.86 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 561.86 and 232.58 is: 320.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 561.86 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/561.86 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 561.86 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 130,677.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,677.40/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.85

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