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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.87, 584.97 and 237.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.87, 584.97 and 237.38 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.87 : 584.97 = 237.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.87/584.97 = 237.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.87x = 584.97 × 237.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.87x = 138,857.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,857.25/423.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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