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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.27, 903.72 and 277.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.27, 903.72 and 277.59 is: 416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.27 : 903.72 = 277.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.27/903.72 = 277.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.27x = 903.72 × 277.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.27x = 250,868.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,868.06/602.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.54

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