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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 634.65 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 634.65 and 203.79 is: 305.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 634.65 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/634.65 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 634.65 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 129,335.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,335.32/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.58

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