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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.06, 636.35 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.06, 636.35 and 207.52 is: 311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.06 : 636.35 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.06/636.35 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.06x = 636.35 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.06x = 132,055.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,055.35/424.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.41

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