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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.78, 584.81 and 246.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.78, 584.81 and 246.74 is: 340.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.78 : 584.81 = 246.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.78/584.81 = 246.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.78x = 584.81 × 246.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.78x = 144,296.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,296.02/423.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.50

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