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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 586.92 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 586.92 and 277.60 is: 383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 586.92 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/586.92 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 586.92 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 162,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,928.99/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.15

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