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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.74, 562.72 and 233.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.74, 562.72 and 233.14 is: 321.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.74 : 562.72 = 233.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.74/562.72 = 233.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.74x = 562.72 × 233.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.74x = 131,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,192.54/407.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.76

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