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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.92, 880.44 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.92, 880.44 and 278.76 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.92 : 880.44 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.92/880.44 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.92x = 880.44 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.92x = 245,431.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,431.45/586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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