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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.27, 904.58 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.27, 904.58 and 278.35 is: 417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.27 : 904.58 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.27/904.58 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.27x = 904.58 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.27x = 251,786.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,786.19/603.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.37

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