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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627.97, 942.36 and 263.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627.97, 942.36 and 263.02 is: 394.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627.97 : 942.36 = 263.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627.97/942.36 = 263.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627.97x = 942.36 × 263.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627.97x = 247,859.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,859.53/627.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.70

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