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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.51, 584.46 and 246.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.51, 584.46 and 246.53 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.51 : 584.46 = 246.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.51/584.46 = 246.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.51x = 584.46 × 246.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.51x = 144,084.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,084.00/423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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