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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.94, 585.00 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.94, 585.00 and 237.37 is: 327.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.94 : 585.00 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.94/585.00 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.94x = 585.00 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.94x = 138,859.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,859.10/423.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.55

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