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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.78, 937.90 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.78, 937.90 and 278.72 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.78 : 937.90 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.78/937.90 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.78x = 937.90 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.78x = 261,411.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,411.49/625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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