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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.21, 584.07 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.21, 584.07 and 257.39 is: 355.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.21 : 584.07 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.21/584.07 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.21x = 584.07 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.21x = 150,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,330.86/423.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.22

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