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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.35, 942.68 and 262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.35, 942.68 and 262.94 is: 394.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.35 : 942.68 = 262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.35/942.68 = 262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.35x = 942.68 × 262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.35x = 247,862.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,862.25/628.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.47

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