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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.83, 584.75 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.83, 584.75 and 257.99 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.83 : 584.75 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.83/584.75 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.83x = 584.75 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.83x = 150,858.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,858.36/423.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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