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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.07, 583.82 and 246.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.07, 583.82 and 246.08 is: 339.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.07 : 583.82 = 246.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.07/583.82 = 246.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.07x = 583.82 × 246.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.07x = 143,667.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,667.51/423.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.59

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