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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.22, 937.56 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.22, 937.56 and 278.66 is: 417.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.22 : 937.56 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.22/937.56 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.22x = 937.56 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.22x = 261,260.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,260.47/625.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.87

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