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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.91, 905.16 and 278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.91, 905.16 and 278.60 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.91 : 905.16 = 278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.91/905.16 = 278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.91x = 905.16 × 278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.91x = 252,172.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,172.35/603.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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