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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.09, 583.83 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.09, 583.83 and 275.49 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.09 : 583.83 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.09/583.83 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.09x = 583.83 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.09x = 160,839.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,839.33/423.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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