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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 583.62 and 257.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 583.62 and 257.23 is: 354.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 583.62 = 257.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/583.62 = 257.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 583.62 × 257.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 150,121.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,121.65/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.86

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