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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 586.63 and 277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 586.63 and 277.72 is: 383.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 586.63 = 277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/586.63 = 277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 586.63 × 277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 162,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,918.88/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.45

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