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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.86, 902.31 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.86, 902.31 and 277.44 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.86 : 902.31 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.86/902.31 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.86x = 902.31 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.86x = 250,336.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,336.89/601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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