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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.96, 584.88 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.96, 584.88 and 276.66 is: 381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.96 : 584.88 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.96/584.88 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.96x = 584.88 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.96x = 161,812.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,812.90/423.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.67

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