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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589.35, 884.23 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589.35, 884.23 and 277.27 is: 416.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589.35 : 884.23 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589.35/884.23 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589.35x = 884.23 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589.35x = 245,170.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,170.45/589.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.00

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