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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.93, 563.07 and 233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.93, 563.07 and 233.39 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.93 : 563.07 = 233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.93/563.07 = 233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.93x = 563.07 × 233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.93x = 131,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,414.91/407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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