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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.39, 904.37 and 278.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.39, 904.37 and 278.06 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.39 : 904.37 = 278.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.39/904.37 = 278.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.39x = 904.37 × 278.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.39x = 251,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,469.99/603.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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