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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.72, 635.65 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.72, 635.65 and 207.32 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.72 : 635.65 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.72/635.65 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.72x = 635.65 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.72x = 131,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,779.26/423.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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