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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 902.93 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 902.93 and 277.14 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 902.93 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/902.93 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 902.93 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 250,236.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,236.63/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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