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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 584.40 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 584.40 and 276.34 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 584.40 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/584.40 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 584.40 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 161,493.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,493.10/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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