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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 585.41 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 585.41 and 277.23 is: 382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 585.41 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/585.41 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 585.41 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 162,291.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,291.83/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.61

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