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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 942.03 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 942.03 and 262.98 is: 394.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 942.03 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/942.03 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 942.03 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 247,735.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,735.05/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.30

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