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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 635.97 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 635.97 and 207.38 is: 311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 635.97 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/635.97 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 635.97 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 131,884.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,884.28/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.06

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