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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.27, 584.19 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.27, 584.19 and 276.12 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.27 : 584.19 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.27/584.19 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.27x = 584.19 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.27x = 161,306.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,306.54/423.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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