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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.48, 584.22 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.48, 584.22 and 276.06 is: 380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.48 : 584.22 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.48/584.22 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.48x = 584.22 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.48x = 161,279.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,279.77/423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.84

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