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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.63, 584.69 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.63, 584.69 and 257.99 is: 356.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.63 : 584.69 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.63/584.69 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.63x = 584.69 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.63x = 150,839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,839.96/423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.07

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