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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.71, 562.68 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.71, 562.68 and 233.06 is: 321.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.71 : 562.68 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.71/562.68 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.71x = 562.68 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.71x = 131,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,137.04/407.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.65

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