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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.38, 611.04 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.38, 611.04 and 233.94 is: 350.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.38 : 611.04 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.38/611.04 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.38x = 611.04 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.38x = 142,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,946.43/407.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.89

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