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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.78, 904.35 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.78, 904.35 and 278.33 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.78 : 904.35 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.78/904.35 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.78x = 904.35 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.78x = 251,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,707.74/602.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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