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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 584.98 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 584.98 and 276.56 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 584.98 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/584.98 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 584.98 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 161,782.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,782.07/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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