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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.54, 585.43 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.54, 585.43 and 277.22 is: 382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.54 : 585.43 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.54/585.43 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.54x = 585.43 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.54x = 162,293.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,293.68/424.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.28

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