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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.24, 584 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.24, 584 and 276.12 is: 381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.24 : 584 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.24/584 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.24x = 584 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.24x = 161,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,254.08/423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.00

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