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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.05, 583.77 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.05, 583.77 and 245.98 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.05 : 583.77 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.05/583.77 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.05x = 583.77 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.05x = 143,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,595.74/423.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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