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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 584.83 and 246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 584.83 and 246.77 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 584.83 = 246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/584.83 = 246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 584.83 × 246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 144,319.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,319.64/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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