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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 878.92 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 878.92 and 277.92 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 878.92 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/878.92 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 878.92 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 244,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,269.45/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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