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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.13, 937.68 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.13, 937.68 and 278.37 is: 417.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.13 : 937.68 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.13/937.68 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.13x = 937.68 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.13x = 261,021.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,021.98/625.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.55

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