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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.14, 580.80 and 277.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.14, 580.80 and 277.58 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.14 : 580.80 = 277.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.14/580.80 = 277.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.14x = 580.80 × 277.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.14x = 161,218.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,218.46/387.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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