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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.19, 942.33 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.19, 942.33 and 263 is: 394.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.19 : 942.33 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.19/942.33 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.19x = 942.33 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.19x = 247,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,832.79/628.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.52

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