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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.26, 584.52 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.26, 584.52 and 275.84 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.26 : 584.52 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.26/584.52 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.26x = 584.52 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.26x = 161,234.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,234.00/423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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