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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.62, 904.34 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.62, 904.34 and 278.01 is: 417.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.62 : 904.34 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.62/904.34 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.62x = 904.34 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.62x = 251,414.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,414.17/602.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.20

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