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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.16, 942.24 and 262.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.16, 942.24 and 262.70 is: 394.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.16 : 942.24 = 262.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.16/942.24 = 262.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.16x = 942.24 × 262.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.16x = 247,526.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,526.45/628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.05

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