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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.54, 905.17 and 278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.54, 905.17 and 278.59 is: 417.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.54 : 905.17 = 278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.54/905.17 = 278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.54x = 905.17 × 278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.54x = 252,171.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,171.31/603.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.82

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