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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.73, 584.81 and 249.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.73, 584.81 and 249.07 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.73 : 584.81 = 249.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.73/584.81 = 249.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.73x = 584.81 × 249.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.73x = 145,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,658.63/423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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