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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.39, 562.11 and 232.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.39, 562.11 and 232.70 is: 321.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.39 : 562.11 = 232.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.39/562.11 = 232.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.39x = 562.11 × 232.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.39x = 130,800.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,800.19/407.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.07

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