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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.97, 585.08 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.97, 585.08 and 246.97 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.97 : 585.08 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.97/585.08 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.97x = 585.08 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.97x = 144,497.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,497.21/423.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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