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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.38, 905.49 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.38, 905.49 and 278.96 is: 418.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.38 : 905.49 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.38/905.49 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.38x = 905.49 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.38x = 252,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,595.49/603.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.63

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