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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.08, 903.24 and 277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.08, 903.24 and 277.44 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.08 : 903.24 = 277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.08/903.24 = 277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.08x = 903.24 × 277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.08x = 250,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,594.91/602.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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