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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 583.98 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 583.98 and 276.06 is: 380.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 583.98 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/583.98 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 583.98 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 161,213.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,213.52/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.78

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