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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.58, 584.96 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.58, 584.96 and 276.30 is: 381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.58 : 584.96 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.58/584.96 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.58x = 584.96 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.58x = 161,622.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,622.29/423.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.56

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