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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.23, 942.16 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.23, 942.16 and 262.94 is: 394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.23 : 942.16 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.23/942.16 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.23x = 942.16 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.23x = 247,731.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,731.55/628.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.33

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