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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.50, 584.62 and 276.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.50, 584.62 and 276.21 is: 381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.50 : 584.62 = 276.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.50/584.62 = 276.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.50x = 584.62 × 276.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.50x = 161,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,477.20/423.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.30

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