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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.96, 586.50 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.96, 586.50 and 277.34 is: 382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.96 : 586.50 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.96/586.50 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.96x = 586.50 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.96x = 162,659.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,659.91/424.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.77

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