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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.60, 589.09 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.60, 589.09 and 277.78 is: 416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.60 : 589.09 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.60/589.09 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.60x = 589.09 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.60x = 163,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,637.42/392.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.80

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