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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 586.77 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 586.77 and 277.90 is: 383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 586.77 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/586.77 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 586.77 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 163,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,063.38/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.39

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