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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.15, 879.24 and 277.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.15, 879.24 and 277.93 is: 416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.15 : 879.24 = 277.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.15/879.24 = 277.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.15x = 879.24 × 277.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.15x = 244,367.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,367.17/586.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.90

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