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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.63, 583.25 and 245.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.63, 583.25 and 245.59 is: 338.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.63 : 583.25 = 245.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.63/583.25 = 245.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.63x = 583.25 × 245.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.63x = 143,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,236.22/422.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.92

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