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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.25, 903.34 and 277.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.25, 903.34 and 277.60 is: 416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.25 : 903.34 = 277.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.25/903.34 = 277.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.25x = 903.34 × 277.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.25x = 250,767.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,767.18/602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.38

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