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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 879.08 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 879.08 and 277.84 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 879.08 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/879.08 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 879.08 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 244,243.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,243.59/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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