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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.74, 584.76 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.74, 584.76 and 237.24 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.74 : 584.76 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.74/584.76 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.74x = 584.76 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.74x = 138,726.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726.31/423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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