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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.88, 903.15 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.88, 903.15 and 277.28 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.88 : 903.15 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.88/903.15 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.88x = 903.15 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.88x = 250,425.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,425.43/601.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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