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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.54, 937.02 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.54, 937.02 and 278.11 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.54 : 937.02 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.54/937.02 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.54x = 937.02 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.54x = 260,594.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,594.63/624.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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