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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.70, 635.78 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.70, 635.78 and 207.29 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.70 : 635.78 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.70/635.78 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.70x = 635.78 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.70x = 131,792.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,792.94/423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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