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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.26, 941.70 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.26, 941.70 and 263.28 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.26 : 941.70 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.26/941.70 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.26x = 941.70 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.26x = 247,930.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,930.78/628.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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