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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 584.94 and 246.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 584.94 and 246.93 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 584.94 = 246.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/584.94 = 246.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 584.94 × 246.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 144,439.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,439.23/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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