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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.22, 583.68 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.22, 583.68 and 275.80 is: 380.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.22 : 583.68 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.22/583.68 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.22x = 583.68 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.22x = 160,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,978.94/423.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.37

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