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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.62, 584.49 and 257.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.62, 584.49 and 257.81 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.62 : 584.49 = 257.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.62/584.49 = 257.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.62x = 584.49 × 257.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.62x = 150,684.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,684.44/423.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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