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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.78, 937.78 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.78, 937.78 and 278.37 is: 417.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.78 : 937.78 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.78/937.78 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.78x = 937.78 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.78x = 261,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,049.12/624.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.83

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