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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.35, 902.25 and 276.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.35, 902.25 and 276.50 is: 414.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.35 : 902.25 = 276.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.35/902.25 = 276.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.35x = 902.25 × 276.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.35x = 249,472.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,472.13/601.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.85

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