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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.39 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.39 and 262.76 is: 394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.39 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.39 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.39 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 247,617.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,617.68/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.20

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