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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 586.57 and 277.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 586.57 and 277.88 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 586.57 = 277.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/586.57 = 277.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 586.57 × 277.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 162,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,993.01/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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