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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 584.84 and 249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 584.84 and 249.11 is: 343.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 584.84 = 249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/584.84 = 249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 584.84 × 249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 145,688.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,688.25/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.84

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