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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 584.18 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 584.18 and 276.27 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 584.18 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/584.18 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 584.18 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 161,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,390.03/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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