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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 584.60 and 276.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 584.60 and 276.63 is: 381.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 584.60 = 276.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/584.60 = 276.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 584.60 × 276.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 161,716.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,716.51/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.77

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