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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.65, 562.54 and 232.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.65, 562.54 and 232.99 is: 321.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.65 : 562.54 = 232.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.65/562.54 = 232.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.65x = 562.54 × 232.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.65x = 131,066.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,066.49/407.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.52

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