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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.58 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.58 and 207.72 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.58 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.58 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.58 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 132,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,022.68/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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