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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.15, 583.79 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.15, 583.79 and 257.31 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.15 : 583.79 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.15/583.79 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.15x = 583.79 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.15x = 150,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,213.72/423.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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