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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.11, 942.02 and 262.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.11, 942.02 and 262.91 is: 394.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.11 : 942.02 = 262.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.11/942.02 = 262.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.11x = 942.02 × 262.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.11x = 247,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,660.45/628.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.29

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