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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.18, 878.84 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.18, 878.84 and 277.86 is: 416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.18 : 878.84 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.18/878.84 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.18x = 878.84 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.18x = 244,194.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,194.48/586.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.59

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