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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.04, 583.62 and 275.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.04, 583.62 and 275.67 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.04 : 583.62 = 275.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.04/583.62 = 275.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.04x = 583.62 × 275.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.04x = 160,887.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,887.04/423.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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