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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.86, 902.82 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.86, 902.82 and 277.14 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.86 : 902.82 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.86/902.82 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.86x = 902.82 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.86x = 250,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,207.53/601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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