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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.74, 586.55 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.74, 586.55 and 277.46 is: 383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.74 : 586.55 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.74/586.55 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.74x = 586.55 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.74x = 162,744.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,744.12/424.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.16

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