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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423, 583.62 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423, 583.62 and 257.13 is: 354.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423 : 583.62 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423/583.62 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423x = 583.62 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423x = 150,066.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,066.21/423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.77

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