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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.88, 584.99 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.88, 584.99 and 237.37 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.88 : 584.99 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.88/584.99 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.88x = 584.99 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.88x = 138,859.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,859.75/423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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