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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.12, 878.18 and 277.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.12, 878.18 and 277.19 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.12 : 878.18 = 277.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.12/878.18 = 277.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.12x = 878.18 × 277.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.12x = 243,420.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,420.23/585.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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