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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 584.63 and 257.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 584.63 and 257.81 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 584.63 = 257.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/584.63 = 257.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 584.63 × 257.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 150,723.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,723.46/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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