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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 878.89 and 277.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 878.89 and 277.95 is: 416.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 878.89 = 277.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/878.89 = 277.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 878.89 × 277.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 244,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,287.48/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.69

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