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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 583.48 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 583.48 and 257.20 is: 354.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 583.48 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/583.48 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 583.48 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 150,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,071.06/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.53

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