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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.28, 584.48 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.28, 584.48 and 276.16 is: 381.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.28 : 584.48 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.28/584.48 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.28x = 584.48 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.28x = 161,410.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,410.00/423.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.33

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