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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.13, 583.77 and 248.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.13, 583.77 and 248.44 is: 342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.13 : 583.77 = 248.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.13/583.77 = 248.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.13x = 583.77 × 248.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.13x = 145,031.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,031.82/423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.76

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