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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 584.16 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 584.16 and 257.56 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 584.16 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/584.16 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 584.16 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 150,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,456.25/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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