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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.83, 904.36 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.83, 904.36 and 278.22 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.83 : 904.36 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.83/904.36 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.83x = 904.36 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.83x = 251,611.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,611.04/602.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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