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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.58, 904.07 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.58, 904.07 and 277.77 is: 416.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.58 : 904.07 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.58/904.07 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.58x = 904.07 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.58x = 251,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,123.52/602.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.75

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