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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.24, 937.38 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.24, 937.38 and 283 is: 424.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.24 : 937.38 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.24/937.38 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.24x = 937.38 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.24x = 265,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,278.54/625.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.28

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