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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 584.56 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 584.56 and 246.55 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 584.56 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/584.56 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 584.56 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 144,123.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,123.27/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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