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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 584.94 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 584.94 and 237.41 is: 327.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 584.94 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/584.94 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 584.94 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 138,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,870.61/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.60

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