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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.91, 583.60 and 245.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.91, 583.60 and 245.88 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.91 : 583.60 = 245.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.91/583.60 = 245.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.91x = 583.60 × 245.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.91x = 143,495.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,495.57/422.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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