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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 635.40 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 635.40 and 207.17 is: 310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 635.40 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/635.40 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 635.40 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 131,635.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,635.82/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.65

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