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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.24 and 257.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.24 and 257.70 is: 355.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.24 = 257.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.24 = 257.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.24 × 257.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 150,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,558.65/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.53

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