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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 584.21 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 584.21 and 257.51 is: 355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 584.21 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/584.21 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 584.21 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 150,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442.02/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.30

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