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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.71, 937.32 and 278.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.71, 937.32 and 278.12 is: 417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.71 : 937.32 = 278.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.71/937.32 = 278.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.71x = 937.32 × 278.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.71x = 260,687.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,687.44/624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.29

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