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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.56, 586.30 and 277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.56, 586.30 and 277.55 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.56 : 586.30 = 277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.56/586.30 = 277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.56x = 586.30 × 277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.56x = 162,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,723.94/424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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