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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.91, 611.28 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.91, 611.28 and 234.57 is: 351.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.91 : 611.28 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.91/611.28 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.91x = 611.28 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.91x = 143,387.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,387.95/407.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.52

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