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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.69, 584.19 and 276.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.69, 584.19 and 276.27 is: 380.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.69 : 584.19 = 276.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.69/584.19 = 276.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.69x = 584.19 × 276.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.69x = 161,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,394.17/423.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.93

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