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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 586.04 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 586.04 and 277.14 is: 382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 586.04 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/586.04 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 586.04 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 162,413.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,413.74/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.59

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