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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.24, 942.20 and 263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.24, 942.20 and 263.03 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.24 : 942.20 = 263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.24/942.20 = 263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.24x = 942.20 × 263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.24x = 247,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,826.87/628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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