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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.55, 902.75 and 277.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.55, 902.75 and 277.23 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.55 : 902.75 = 277.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.55/902.75 = 277.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.55x = 902.75 × 277.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.55x = 250,270.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,270.08/602.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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