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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.37, 563.67 and 233.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.37, 563.67 and 233.83 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.37 : 563.67 = 233.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.37/563.67 = 233.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.37x = 563.67 × 233.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.37x = 131,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,802.42/408.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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