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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.57, 563.84 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.57, 563.84 and 233.93 is: 322.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.57 : 563.84 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.57/563.84 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.57x = 563.84 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.57x = 131,895.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,895.10/408.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.82

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