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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.95, 586.58 and 277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.95, 586.58 and 277.62 is: 383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.95 : 586.58 = 277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.95/586.58 = 277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.95x = 586.58 × 277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.95x = 162,844.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,844.95/424.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.21

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