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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.38, 942.60 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.38, 942.60 and 263.04 is: 394.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.38 : 942.60 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.38/942.60 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.38x = 942.60 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.38x = 247,941.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,941.50/628.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.57

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