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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.83, 562.84 and 233.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.83, 562.84 and 233.17 is: 321.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.83 : 562.84 = 233.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.83/562.84 = 233.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.83x = 562.84 × 233.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.83x = 131,237.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,237.40/407.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.79

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