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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 584.09 and 248.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 584.09 and 248.74 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 584.09 = 248.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/584.09 = 248.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 584.09 × 248.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 145,286.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,286.55/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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