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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628, 941.80 and 262.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628, 941.80 and 262.69 is: 393.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628 : 941.80 = 262.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628/941.80 = 262.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628x = 941.80 × 262.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628x = 247,401.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,401.44/628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.95

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