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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.14, 941.40 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.14, 941.40 and 262.43 is: 393.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.14 : 941.40 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.14/941.40 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.14x = 941.40 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.14x = 247,051.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,051.60/628.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.31

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