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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.56, 635.33 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.56, 635.33 and 207.29 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.56 : 635.33 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.56/635.33 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.56x = 635.33 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.56x = 131,699.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,699.66/423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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