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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 903.24 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 903.24 and 277.68 is: 416.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 903.24 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/903.24 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 903.24 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 250,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,811.68/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.23

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