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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 562.77 and 233.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 562.77 and 233.18 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 562.77 = 233.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/562.77 = 233.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 562.77 × 233.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 131,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,226.71/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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