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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 584.79 and 249.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 584.79 and 249.12 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 584.79 = 249.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/584.79 = 249.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 584.79 × 249.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 145,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,682.88/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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