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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.78, 902.97 and 277.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.78, 902.97 and 277.37 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.78 : 902.97 = 277.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.78/902.97 = 277.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.78x = 902.97 × 277.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.78x = 250,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,459.05/601.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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