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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.42, 634.71 and 203.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.42, 634.71 and 203.73 is: 305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.42 : 634.71 = 203.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.42/634.71 = 203.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.42x = 634.71 × 203.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.42x = 129,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,309.47/423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.39

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