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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.57, 902.24 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.57, 902.24 and 276.86 is: 415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.57 : 902.24 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.57/902.24 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.57x = 902.24 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.57x = 249,794.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,794.17/601.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.24

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