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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.65, 902.21 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.65, 902.21 and 277.11 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.65 : 902.21 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.65/902.21 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.65x = 902.21 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.65x = 250,010.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,010.03/601.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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