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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 584.68 and 249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 584.68 and 249.04 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 584.68 = 249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/584.68 = 249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 584.68 × 249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 145,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,608.71/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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