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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.64, 584.69 and 248.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.64, 584.69 and 248.95 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.64 : 584.69 = 248.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.64/584.69 = 248.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.64x = 584.69 × 248.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.64x = 145,558.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,558.58/423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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