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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.68, 901.92 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.68, 901.92 and 277.22 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.68 : 901.92 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.68/901.92 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.68x = 901.92 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.68x = 250,030.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,030.26/601.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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