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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.44, 584.40 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.44, 584.40 and 257.66 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.44 : 584.40 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.44/584.40 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.44x = 584.40 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.44x = 150,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,576.50/423.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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