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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.23, 584.15 and 257.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.23, 584.15 and 257.45 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.23 : 584.15 = 257.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.23/584.15 = 257.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.23x = 584.15 × 257.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.23x = 150,385.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,385.21/423.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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