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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 584.72 and 257.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 584.72 and 257.85 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 584.72 = 257.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/584.72 = 257.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 584.72 × 257.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 150,768.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,768.76/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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