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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.73, 1,354.29 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.73, 1,354.29 and 278.03 is: 417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.73 : 1,354.29 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.73/1,354.29 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.73x = 1,354.29 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.73x = 376,533.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,533.25/902.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.11

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