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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.67, 562.54 and 233.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.67, 562.54 and 233.04 is: 321.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.67 : 562.54 = 233.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.67/562.54 = 233.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.67x = 562.54 × 233.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.67x = 131,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,094.32/407.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.57

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