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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.47, 584.50 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.47, 584.50 and 257.78 is: 355.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.47 : 584.50 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.47/584.50 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.47x = 584.50 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.47x = 150,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,669.49/423.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.80

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