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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.64, 562.59 and 233.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.64, 562.59 and 233.07 is: 321.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.64 : 562.59 = 233.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.64/562.59 = 233.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.64x = 562.59 × 233.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.64x = 131,122.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,122.85/407.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.66

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