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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.96, 941.94 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.96, 941.94 and 263.01 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.96 : 941.94 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.96/941.94 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.96x = 941.94 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.96x = 247,739.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,739.64/627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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