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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.99, 584.98 and 256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.99, 584.98 and 256.02 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.99 : 584.98 = 256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.99/584.98 = 256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.99x = 584.98 × 256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.99x = 149,766.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,766.58/423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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