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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.26, 879.19 and 277.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.26, 879.19 and 277.85 is: 416.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.26 : 879.19 = 277.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.26/879.19 = 277.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.26x = 879.19 × 277.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.26x = 244,284.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,284.44/586.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.68

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