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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 584.16 and 257.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 584.16 and 257.64 is: 355.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 584.16 = 257.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/584.16 = 257.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 584.16 × 257.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 150,502.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,502.98/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.50

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