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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.11, 937.74 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.11, 937.74 and 278.43 is: 417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.11 : 937.74 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.11/937.74 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.11x = 937.74 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.11x = 261,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,094.95/625.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.68

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