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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.63, 903.26 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.63, 903.26 and 277.32 is: 415.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.63 : 903.26 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.63/903.26 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.63x = 903.26 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.63x = 250,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,490.68/602.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.67

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