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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.35, 879.73 and 274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.35, 879.73 and 274.27 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.35 : 879.73 = 274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.35/879.73 = 274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.35x = 879.73 × 274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.35x = 241,281.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,281.03/586.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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