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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.18, 903.76 and 277.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.18, 903.76 and 277.97 is: 416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.18 : 903.76 = 277.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.18/903.76 = 277.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.18x = 903.76 × 277.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.18x = 251,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,212.95/603.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.48

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