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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.77, 564.06 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.77, 564.06 and 231.72 is: 319.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.77 : 564.06 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.77/564.06 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.77x = 564.06 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.77x = 130,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,703.98/408.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.75

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