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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.34, 878.45 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.34, 878.45 and 277.28 is: 416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.34 : 878.45 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.34/878.45 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.34x = 878.45 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.34x = 243,574.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,574.13/585.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.13

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