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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.18, 903.27 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.18, 903.27 and 277.50 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.18 : 903.27 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.18/903.27 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.18x = 903.27 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.18x = 250,657.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,657.43/602.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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