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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628.42, 942.87 and 263.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628.42, 942.87 and 263.18 is: 394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628.42 : 942.87 = 263.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628.42/942.87 = 263.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628.42x = 942.87 × 263.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628.42x = 248,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,144.53/628.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.87

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