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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.33, 583.95 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.33, 583.95 and 276.03 is: 380.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.33 : 583.95 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.33/583.95 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.33x = 583.95 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.33x = 161,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,187.72/423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.76

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