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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.10, 583.87 and 246.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.10, 583.87 and 246.09 is: 339.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.10 : 583.87 = 246.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.10/583.87 = 246.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.10x = 583.87 × 246.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.10x = 143,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,683.34/423.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.60

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