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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 584.82 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 584.82 and 276.68 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 584.82 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/584.82 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 584.82 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 161,808.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,808.00/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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