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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 941.58 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 941.58 and 262.62 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 941.58 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/941.58 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 941.58 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 247,277.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,277.74/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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