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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.91, 585 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.91, 585 and 237.40 is: 327.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.91 : 585 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.91/585 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.91x = 585 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.91x = 138,879
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,879/423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.61

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