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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.67, 584.62 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.67, 584.62 and 249.07 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.67 : 584.62 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.67/584.62 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.67x = 584.62 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.67x = 145,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,611.30/423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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