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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.44, 636.05 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.44, 636.05 and 207.77 is: 311.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.44 : 636.05 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.44/636.05 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.44x = 636.05 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.44x = 132,149.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,149.45/424.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.35

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