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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.30, 878.82 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.30, 878.82 and 277.90 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.30 : 878.82 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.30/878.82 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.30x = 878.82 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.30x = 244,224.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,224.08/586.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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