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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 583.71 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 583.71 and 245.98 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 583.71 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/583.71 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 583.71 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 143,579.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,579.76/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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