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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.58, 902.57 and 276.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.58, 902.57 and 276.77 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.58 : 902.57 = 276.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.58/902.57 = 276.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.58x = 902.57 × 276.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.58x = 249,804.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,804.30/601.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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