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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.75, 903.72 and 277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.75, 903.72 and 277.94 is: 416.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.75 : 903.72 = 277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.75/903.72 = 277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.75x = 903.72 × 277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.75x = 251,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,179.94/602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.72

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