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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 941.63 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 941.63 and 262.58 is: 393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 941.63 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/941.63 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 941.63 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 247,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,247.18/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.52

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