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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.59, 586.02 and 276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.59, 586.02 and 276.97 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.59 : 586.02 = 276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.59/586.02 = 276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.59x = 586.02 × 276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.59x = 162,309.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,309.96/424.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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