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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.80, 584.85 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.80, 584.85 and 257.99 is: 356.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.80 : 584.85 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.80/584.85 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.80x = 584.85 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.80x = 150,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,885.45/423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.03

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