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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591.18, 886.44 and 282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591.18, 886.44 and 282.78 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591.18 : 886.44 = 282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591.18/886.44 = 282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591.18x = 886.44 × 282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591.18x = 250,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,667.50/591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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