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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.64, 585.60 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.64, 585.60 and 277.40 is: 382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.64 : 585.60 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.64/585.60 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.64x = 585.60 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.64x = 162,445.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,445.44/424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.55

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