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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 636.24 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 636.24 and 207.74 is: 311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 636.24 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/636.24 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 636.24 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 132,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,172.50/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.79

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