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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.05, 635.67 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.05, 635.67 and 207.78 is: 311.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.05 : 635.67 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.05/635.67 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.05x = 635.67 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.05x = 132,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,079.51/424.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.47

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