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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.29, 942.44 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.29, 942.44 and 263.12 is: 394.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.29 : 942.44 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.29/942.44 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.29x = 942.44 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.29x = 247,968.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,968.79/628.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.67

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