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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.67, 902.18 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.67, 902.18 and 276.86 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.67 : 902.18 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.67/902.18 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.67x = 902.18 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.67x = 249,771.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,771.66/601.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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