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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.93, 585.03 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.93, 585.03 and 237.42 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.93 : 585.03 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.93/585.03 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.93x = 585.03 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.93x = 138,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,898.71/423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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