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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.03, 583.77 and 257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.03, 583.77 and 257.21 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.03 : 583.77 = 257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.03/583.77 = 257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.03x = 583.77 × 257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.03x = 150,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,148.56/423.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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