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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.66, 584.70 and 255.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.66, 584.70 and 255.72 is: 352.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.66 : 584.70 = 255.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.66/584.70 = 255.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.66x = 584.70 × 255.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.66x = 149,519.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,519.48/423.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.92

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