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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.53, 584.63 and 276.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.53, 584.63 and 276.11 is: 381.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.53 : 584.63 = 276.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.53/584.63 = 276.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.53x = 584.63 × 276.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.53x = 161,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,417.89/423.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.13

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