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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.27, 902.06 and 272.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.27, 902.06 and 272.08 is: 408.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.27 : 902.06 = 272.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.27/902.06 = 272.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.27x = 902.06 × 272.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.27x = 245,436.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,436.57/601.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.19

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