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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.75, 584.76 and 276.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.75, 584.76 and 276.10 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.75 : 584.76 = 276.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.75/584.76 = 276.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.75x = 584.76 × 276.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.75x = 161,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,452.24/423.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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