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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 585 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 585 and 276.62 is: 381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 585 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/585 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 585 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 161,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,819.78/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.82

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