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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 584.97 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 584.97 and 276.75 is: 382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 584.97 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/584.97 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 584.97 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 161,890.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,890.45/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.08

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