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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.05, 936.92 and 278.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.05, 936.92 and 278.30 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.05 : 936.92 = 278.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.05/936.92 = 278.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.05x = 936.92 × 278.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.05x = 260,747.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,747.87/625.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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