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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 584.91 and 255.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 584.91 and 255.96 is: 353.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 584.91 = 255.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/584.91 = 255.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 584.91 × 255.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 149,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,713.56/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.16

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