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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.68, 584.55 and 249.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.68, 584.55 and 249.05 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.68 : 584.55 = 249.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.68/584.55 = 249.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.68x = 584.55 × 249.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.68x = 145,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,583.64/423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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