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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.76 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.76 and 245.96 is: 339.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.76 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.76 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.76 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 143,577.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,577.46/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.37

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