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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.85 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.85 and 207.72 is: 311.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.85 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.85 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.85 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 132,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,078.76/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.51

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