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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.72, 562.51 and 232.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.72, 562.51 and 232.97 is: 321.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.72 : 562.51 = 232.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.72/562.51 = 232.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.72x = 562.51 × 232.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.72x = 131,045.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,045.43/407.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.41

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