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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.42, 585.75 and 277.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.42, 585.75 and 277.48 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.42 : 585.75 = 277.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.42/585.75 = 277.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.42x = 585.75 × 277.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.42x = 162,533.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,533.91/424.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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