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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.68, 585.92 and 277.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.68, 585.92 and 277.35 is: 382.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.68 : 585.92 = 277.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.68/585.92 = 277.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.68x = 585.92 × 277.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.68x = 162,503.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,503.53/424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.65

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