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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.32, 905.18 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.32, 905.18 and 278.44 is: 417.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.32 : 905.18 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.32/905.18 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.32x = 905.18 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.32x = 252,034.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,034.66/603.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.75

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