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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.05, 942.32 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.05, 942.32 and 262.65 is: 394.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.05 : 942.32 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.05/942.32 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.05x = 942.32 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.05x = 247,499.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,499.03/628.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.08

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