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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.92, 585.06 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.92, 585.06 and 276.44 is: 381.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.92 : 585.06 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.92/585.06 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.92x = 585.06 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.92x = 161,733.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,733.99/423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.52

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