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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 584.04 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 584.04 and 248.59 is: 343.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 584.04 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/584.04 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 584.04 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 145,186.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,186.50/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.00

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