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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.43, 584.14 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.43, 584.14 and 276.09 is: 380.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.43 : 584.14 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.43/584.14 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.43x = 584.14 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.43x = 161,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,275.21/423.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.88

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