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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.15, 903.96 and 277.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.15, 903.96 and 277.83 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.15 : 903.96 = 277.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.15/903.96 = 277.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.15x = 903.96 × 277.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.15x = 251,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,147.21/603.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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