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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.18, 941.76 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.18, 941.76 and 262.76 is: 393.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.18 : 941.76 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.18/941.76 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.18x = 941.76 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.18x = 247,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,456.86/628.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.93

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