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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.12, 942.60 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.12, 942.60 and 263.20 is: 394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.12 : 942.60 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.12/942.60 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.12x = 942.60 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.12x = 248,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,092.32/628.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.98

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