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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.81, 903.81 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.81, 903.81 and 278.00 is: 416.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.81 : 903.81 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.81/903.81 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.81x = 903.81 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.81x = 251,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,262.48/602.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.82

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