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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.25, 637.60 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.25, 637.60 and 207.98 is: 312.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.25 : 637.60 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.25/637.60 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.25x = 637.60 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.25x = 132,608.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,608.05/424.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.57

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