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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.12, 583.72 and 246.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.12, 583.72 and 246.07 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.12 : 583.72 = 246.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.12/583.72 = 246.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.12x = 583.72 × 246.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.12x = 143,633.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,633.06/423.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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