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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.24, 635.98 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.24, 635.98 and 207.72 is: 311.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.24 : 635.98 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.24/635.98 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.24x = 635.98 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.24x = 132,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,105.77/424.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.39

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