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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 584.21 and 246.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 584.21 and 246.37 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 584.21 = 246.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/584.21 = 246.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 584.21 × 246.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 143,931.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,931.82/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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