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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 942.41 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 942.41 and 262.95 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 942.41 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/942.41 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 942.41 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 247,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,806.71/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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