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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.57, 584.37 and 263.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.57, 584.37 and 263.99 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.57 : 584.37 = 263.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.57/584.37 = 263.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.57x = 584.37 × 263.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.57x = 154,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,266.70/423.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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