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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.69, 878.79 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.69, 878.79 and 277.76 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.69 : 878.79 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.69/878.79 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.69x = 878.79 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.69x = 244,092.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,092.71/585.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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