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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 584.33 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 584.33 and 257.76 is: 355.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 584.33 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/584.33 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 584.33 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 150,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,615.61/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.57

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