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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.76, 584.68 and 276.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.76, 584.68 and 276.08 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.76 : 584.68 = 276.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.76/584.68 = 276.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.76x = 584.68 × 276.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.76x = 161,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,418.45/423.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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