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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.02, 942.30 and 263.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.02, 942.30 and 263.07 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.02 : 942.30 = 263.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.02/942.30 = 263.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.02x = 942.30 × 263.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.02x = 247,890.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,890.86/628.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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