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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 634.71 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 634.71 and 203.88 is: 305.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 634.71 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/634.71 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 634.71 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 129,404.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,404.67/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.64

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