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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.31, 937.18 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.31, 937.18 and 278.16 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.31 : 937.18 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.31/937.18 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.31x = 937.18 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.31x = 260,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,685.99/625.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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