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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 936.62 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 936.62 and 277.92 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 936.62 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/936.62 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 936.62 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 260,305.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,305.43/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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