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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.08, 583.81 and 245.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.08, 583.81 and 245.98 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.08 : 583.81 = 245.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.08/583.81 = 245.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.08x = 583.81 × 245.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.08x = 143,606.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606.62/423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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