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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 584.76 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 584.76 and 237.25 is: 327.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 584.76 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/584.76 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 584.76 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 138,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,734.31/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.39

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