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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.97, 637.53 and 208.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.97, 637.53 and 208.57 is: 312.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.97 : 637.53 = 208.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.97/637.53 = 208.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.97x = 637.53 × 208.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.97x = 132,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,965.40/424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.88

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