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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.21, 942.13 and 262.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.21, 942.13 and 262.74 is: 394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.21 : 942.13 = 262.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.21/942.13 = 262.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.21x = 942.13 × 262.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.21x = 247,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,539.10/628.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.04

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