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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 625.92, 937.80 and 278.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 625.92, 937.80 and 278.70 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    625.92 : 937.80 = 278.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    625.92/937.80 = 278.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    625.92x = 937.80 × 278.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    625.92x = 261,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,364.86/625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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