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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.82, 903.06 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.82, 903.06 and 277.92 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.82 : 903.06 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.82/903.06 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.82x = 903.06 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.82x = 250,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,978.44/602.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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