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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.41, 938.51 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.41, 938.51 and 278.73 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.41 : 938.51 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.41/938.51 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.41x = 938.51 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.41x = 261,589.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,589.50/625.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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