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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.76, 903.48 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.76, 903.48 and 277.76 is: 417.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.76 : 903.48 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.76/903.48 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.76x = 903.48 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.76x = 250,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,950.60/601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.03

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