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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.02, 903.84 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.02, 903.84 and 277.21 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.02 : 903.84 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.02/903.84 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.02x = 903.84 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.02x = 250,553.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,553.49/602.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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