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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.71, 585.72 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.71, 585.72 and 277.29 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.71 : 585.72 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.71/585.72 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.71x = 585.72 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.71x = 162,414.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,414.30/424.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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