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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.13, 902.85 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.13, 902.85 and 277.50 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.13 : 902.85 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.13/902.85 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.13x = 902.85 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.13x = 250,540.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,540.88/602.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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