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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 585.47 and 277.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 585.47 and 277.17 is: 382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 585.47 = 277.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/585.47 = 277.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 585.47 × 277.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 162,275.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,275.41/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.44

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