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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 562.68 and 233.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 562.68 and 233.01 is: 321.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 562.68 = 233.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/562.68 = 233.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 562.68 × 233.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 131,110.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,110.07/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.62

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