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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.30, 584.15 and 257.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.30, 584.15 and 257.48 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.30 : 584.15 = 257.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.30/584.15 = 257.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.30x = 584.15 × 257.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.30x = 150,407.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,407.76/423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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