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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 584.32 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 584.32 and 257.61 is: 355.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 584.32 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/584.32 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 584.32 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 150,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,526.03/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.49

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