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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.59, 584.09 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.59, 584.09 and 275.95 is: 380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.59 : 584.09 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.59/584.09 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.59x = 584.09 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.59x = 161,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,179.64/423.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.51

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