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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.90, 584.60 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.90, 584.60 and 276.74 is: 381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.90 : 584.60 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.90/584.60 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.90x = 584.60 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.90x = 161,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,782.20/423.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.65

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