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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.43, 878.64 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.43, 878.64 and 277.50 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.43 : 878.64 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.43/878.64 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.43x = 878.64 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.43x = 243,822.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,822.60/585.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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