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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 563.07 and 233.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 563.07 and 233.37 is: 322.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 563.07 = 233.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/563.07 = 233.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 563.07 × 233.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 131,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,403.65/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.07

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