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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.85, 879.19 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.85, 879.19 and 277.77 is: 416.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.85 : 879.19 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.85/879.19 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.85x = 879.19 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.85x = 244,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,212.61/585.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.85

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