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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.40, 902.40 and 276.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.40, 902.40 and 276.74 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.40 : 902.40 = 276.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.40/902.40 = 276.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.40x = 902.40 × 276.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.40x = 249,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,730.18/601.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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