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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 584.05 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 584.05 and 276.10 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 584.05 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/584.05 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 584.05 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 161,256.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,256.21/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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