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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.35, 584.05 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.35, 584.05 and 275.93 is: 380.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.35 : 584.05 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.35/584.05 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.35x = 584.05 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.35x = 161,156.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,156.92/423.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.67

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