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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.52, 902.20 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.52, 902.20 and 276.88 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.52 : 902.20 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.52/902.20 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.52x = 902.20 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.52x = 249,801.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,801.14/601.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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