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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.92, 562.92 and 233.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.92, 562.92 and 233.26 is: 321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.92 : 562.92 = 233.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.92/562.92 = 233.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.92x = 562.92 × 233.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.92x = 131,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,306.72/407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.89

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