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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624.96, 937.50 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624.96, 937.50 and 278.24 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624.96 : 937.50 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624.96/937.50 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624.96x = 937.50 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624.96x = 260,850
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,850/624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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