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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 584.76 and 249.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 584.76 and 249.02 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 584.76 = 249.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/584.76 = 249.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 584.76 × 249.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 145,616.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,616.94/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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