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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 878.80 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.28, 878.80 and 277.76 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.28 : 878.80 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.28/878.80 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.28x = 878.80 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.28x = 244,095.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,095.49/586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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