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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 879.12 and 277.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 879.12 and 277.05 is: 415.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 879.12 = 277.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/879.12 = 277.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 879.12 × 277.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 243,560.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,560.20/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.58

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