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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.61, 584.57 and 246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.61, 584.57 and 246.57 is: 340.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.61 : 584.57 = 246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.61/584.57 = 246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.61x = 584.57 × 246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.61x = 144,137.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,137.42/423.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.26

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