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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.39, 584.46 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.39, 584.46 and 276.18 is: 381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.39 : 584.46 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.39/584.46 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.39x = 584.46 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.39x = 161,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,416.16/423.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.25

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