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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.75, 562.88 and 233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.75, 562.88 and 233.06 is: 321.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.75 : 562.88 = 233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.75/562.88 = 233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.75x = 562.88 × 233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.75x = 131,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,182.58/407.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.73

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