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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.09, 941.96 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.09, 941.96 and 262.67 is: 393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.09 : 941.96 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.09/941.96 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.09x = 941.96 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.09x = 247,420.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,420.58/628.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.93

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