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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 941.99 and 263.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 941.99 and 263.30 is: 394.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 941.99 = 263.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/941.99 = 263.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 941.99 × 263.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 248,025.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,025.97/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.79

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