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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 584.90 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 584.90 and 249.27 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 584.90 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/584.90 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 584.90 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 145,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,793.85/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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