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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 636.03 and 207.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 636.03 and 207.75 is: 311.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 636.03 = 207.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/636.03 = 207.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 636.03 × 207.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 132,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,135.23/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.12

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