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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.20, 937.56 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.20, 937.56 and 278.64 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.20 : 937.56 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.20/937.56 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.20x = 937.56 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.20x = 261,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,241.72/625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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