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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 584.72 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 584.72 and 249.04 is: 343.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 584.72 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/584.72 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 584.72 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 145,618.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,618.67/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.76

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