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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.72, 937.29 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.72, 937.29 and 278.08 is: 417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.72 : 937.29 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.72/937.29 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.72x = 937.29 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.72x = 260,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,645.58/624.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.22

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