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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 902.13 and 276.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 902.13 and 276.56 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 902.13 = 276.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/902.13 = 276.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 902.13 × 276.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 249,493.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,493.07/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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