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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 942.38 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 942.38 and 263.00 is: 394.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 942.38 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/942.38 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 942.38 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 247,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,839.91/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.53

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