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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.19, 937.04 and 278.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.19, 937.04 and 278.13 is: 416.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.19 : 937.04 = 278.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.19/937.04 = 278.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.19x = 937.04 × 278.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.19x = 260,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,617.54/625.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.86

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