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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 585.41 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 585.41 and 277.11 is: 382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 585.41 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/585.41 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 585.41 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 162,221.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,221.58/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.12

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