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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.12, 903.14 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.12, 903.14 and 277.32 is: 415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.12 : 903.14 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.12/903.14 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.12x = 903.14 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.12x = 250,458.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,458.78/602.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.96

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