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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 562.68 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 562.68 and 233.13 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 562.68 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/562.68 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 562.68 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 131,177.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,177.59/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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