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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.29, 583.97 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.29, 583.97 and 257.48 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.29 : 583.97 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.29/583.97 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.29x = 583.97 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.29x = 150,356.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,356.39/423.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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