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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.96, 903.36 and 277.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.96, 903.36 and 277.33 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.96 : 903.36 = 277.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.96/903.36 = 277.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.96x = 903.36 × 277.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.96x = 250,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,528.83/601.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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