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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.85, 584.94 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.85, 584.94 and 276.88 is: 382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.85 : 584.94 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.85/584.94 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.85x = 584.94 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.85x = 161,958.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,958.19/423.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.11

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