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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.67, 938.64 and 278.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.67, 938.64 and 278.93 is: 418.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.67 : 938.64 = 278.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.67/938.64 = 278.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.67x = 938.64 × 278.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.67x = 261,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,814.86/625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.46

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